Heritage Rough Rider Rancher Revolver Rifle Review

[@b.griffin317]

That would be extra fun if they made one from their 357 reolver.

[@joemummerth8340]

if you are willing to spend the cash , uberti makes on in .357 mag / .38 special , .44/40, .45 long colt ,and .44 mag ! they aint cheap !

[@cam2351]

@@joemummerth8340 I think the stock profile on the Ubertis is a little ugly

[@skgate]

Couldn’t you buy one of these and one of those and swap grips? Shorty .357 carbine

[@deputydang8291]

@@cam2351 The stock profile on the Uberti is based off of the real original.

[@Followme556]

you wouldnt want to put your hand anywhere in front of that cylinder.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I have never ever had so much fun target shooting and small game hunting with a firearm before and I only paid about $265 for it in Jan 2022. For a firearm in that low price range and made in America, I think it's a winner and give it 👍👍...

[@Callsign_Prophet]

Same ideology behind me getting a Ruger American for deer! And it's built right here in my state!

[@robertwalker8453]

Love shooting this firearm. It was dead on out of the box for me. I got a .22 WMR cylinder for it and it packs a good little punch with .22 magnum. I noticed that the accuracy is a little better when using .22 LR. Good review.

[@tacomas9602]

.22 magnum always seems to be slightly inaccurate out of a bore also designed for regular .22s but it’s not a big deal for 99.9% of shooters. I can still kill pigeons with my dual cartridge Ruger.

[@johncline5502]

And you are right Tennessee weather this time of year is crazy. Am near Bristol and yesterday was fairly warm about 50. This morning we had a blizzard for about 20 min, covered the ground then went away. Now it says about 40 and wind is crazy and I am having flurries still.?? I live by the lake, maybe that's why.

[@donskiver]

I bet you that swapping the heritage 22 wmr cylinder into the carbine makes it really fun to shoot. And I bet you could even hunt small game with it and not relegate it into a "plinkster" only item.

[@Followme556]

from a 16" barrel 22 WMR has about the exact same ballistics as hot 5.7x28mm ammo from a handgun. Which is nothing to sneeze at, for sure.

[@ironcrapprgaming]

@@Followme556 thats a fantastic idea!

[@Followme556]

@@ironcrapprgaming Thanks :)

[@MrJtin69]

​@@Followme556 oh wow eh

[@Gaumik-c2l]

I bought this last summer and is a hoot to shoot and just bought the 22wmr cylinder and can't wait to try that one out, Great video 🙌

[@texpatriot8462]

I am still waiting for the red “Bang” flag to pop out of the barrel. Those things are awesome.

[@readmedottext]

I will never see that thing the same way again, even if i buy one.

[@seantierney3]

I finished making a stock for my regular revolver with 16 inch barrel and then I found out they were going to make this. already having one doesn't make me want the rancher any less.

[@jdjeep98]

I think they're great. I want one and I already have a Rough Rider with both cylinders. I would absolutely use the .22 WMR cylinder in the Rancher. It looks like loads of fun!

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Hell yeah

[@afinelookinggentleman2631]

Stops playing at 3:29

[@chefduane3742]

@Scott k So the WMR cylinder WILL cycle in the Rancher? I have a RoughRider with the WMR cylinder and want to verify that before I look at a Rancher.

[@1991USsoldier]

@Scott k Scott, have you had any issues with the carbine using the WMR cylinder from your sidearm?

[@PeterDad60]

@@afinelookinggentleman2631 You mean for you, but not for me.

[@johncline5502]

I have the Rough Rider 22lr/22 magnum conversion. Has it about 4 yrs now never had any issues whatsoever. Got for about $100, can't beat it.

[@ricochetey]

Dont take it for granted in MN residents are not to purchase Heritage .22 because apprently the metals are too "weak"... and its a saturday special. Pretty messed up if you ask me

[@Followme556]

@@ricochetey Move to america.

[@ricochetey]

@@Followme556 MN is in the U.S.

[@Followme556]

@@ricochetey No it's not.

[@jackadogoff8677]

I only found out about heritage last year when I ran across the 16"barrel rough rider in my local guns store for $200.00. I walked out with it. They are a great company. They sell a gold replacement trigger online for $7. Any other company would charge you $30 or more for shit like that.

[@pspblows99]

It's so weird and goofy. I like it

[@Followme556]

This rifle with the 9 shot 22 WMR cylinder and fiber optic sight would be PERFECT for my homestead, especially for my kids.

[@nicholaslucci1714]

Just purchased this and it’s a lot of fun! Only complaint is a little gas hitting me in the face but it’s not bad. Just make sure you wear your safety glasses!!

[@rickymckim4480]

I'm getting one for edc conceal carry.

[@ricochetey]

If you can daily a trenchcoat I say go for it!

[@gorvlivin]

Great video. Everyone loves it and I’m picking up a Henry LA tomorrow and my FFL has one. Easy decision

[@markbrown7449]

I need one of these like I need a hole in my head, BUT, I want one ! Any of my friends would laugh they're butt off if bought this, but, oh well.. I like everything about it including interchangeable cylinders.

[@capnrob97]

Just bought one at Academy, cool little carbine. The leather sling is nice too. Going to order the 22 mag cylinder and keep this behind the pickup truck seat

[@TheColosiss]

That is really cool. Revolver carbines need more love.

[@limitcanc3l]

"Kinda stupid, but pretty fun" most of the best things in life are like this!

[@JohnSmith-st5ud]

I love seeing the lead splatter onto the ground when shooting steel. Especially when the ground is wet. lol

[@Followme556]

Brass front bead sight: The original tactical sighting option!

[@Confederatemule]

The Rancher that I bought today does not have a dovetail front sight. It is non adjustable. I guess they gave up on that accessory.

[@deuceandguns]

Interesting, you're probably better off.

[@robertopena9169]

i think if they do another version of it, would be cool if they make the barrel removable

[@deuceandguns]

Kind of a backpack carbine revolver? I like that idea!

[@scottmckinney1830]

Thanks for the information

[@FearScherer]

I'm hoping maybe this and the circuit judge will spur some interest in revolver carbines. I'd love to have a double action 357. That would be a great gun. Only option is about 1800 for a Franken-ruger build

[@BePatient888]

I would consider one of these, but I watched a video by Paul Harrell which showed that these Ranchers produce a DROP in velocity versus 4.75" barrel pistols (due to the high loss of gasses between the cylinder and the barrel).

[@MarlinRando]

I bought one just because. And then I got the 1" barrel Barkeep Boot to go with it. For . . . reasons.

[@deuceandguns]

The boot is the last one on my list that I need to pickup.

[@ur_cowboy]

I've been wondering how long it would take for you to get one

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Lightweight rifle maybe. Looks stealthy. Sweet really.

[@glennsmith64]

Definitely getting one with a .22 WMR cylinder. Gonna get a sling swivel stud picatinny adapter and add a leather wrapped foregrip. Hera Arms makes these foregrips with different color leather. Bonus is you still can have ur sling. Gonna LARP like a Boss. 🤠💙⚔

[@chrismead1464]

I am thinking of getting one for rabbit and squirrel hunting, what do you think?

[@chefduane3742]

I like that western music as backup, Pilgrim.

[@SnifferRiffle]

great survival gun

[@TTiger86268]

saw one at local gun shop. not for me but nice to watch.. Do wish Rossi would bring their "revolver" rifles back.

[@deuceandguns]

Rossi stopped making their revolving judge carbine?!? I always wanted one of those but they were just too pricey for a range toy.

[@gregzeigler3850]

@@deuceandguns "Not as cheap as their revolvers" But I bet the price will go down. I paid just $129(three years ago) for my 6.5" barrel pistol and sent away for the mag cylinder($30) which was cheaper than the 4" barrel, cylinder combo for $199 at Dunhams. Right now, there's a big demand, but low supply of this cool rifle.

[@derrickshuballs131]

saw this and looked up my nearest gun stores and its out of stock... Really want this!!

[@timbopie4504]

Love these. I have a 6.5 case hardened model and a 3.5 birds head pearl grip model. This is.next on my list. Thanks for the video brother.

[@deuceandguns]

I need one of those 3.5 birds head models to round out my collection.

[@johnblankenship4295]

Do you think this gun will be produced in the nickel plated version?

[@deuceandguns]

I've seen them on a few websites, but they aren't available yet. The ones I've seen only have a nickel plated frame and still have a blued barrel. Maybe they'll offer a fully nickel plated version at some point.

[@michaelstann3390]

So can you remove that stock and put a grip on it. Not that I would want to or just wondering if that was possible in case something happens to the stock or if I just want another 16in Heritage arms Rough Rider.

[@raymondsirois3177]

If you'd like this in .45 Colt, Uberti's Cattleman carbine is even MORE fun.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Definately not a short barell rifle. No freakin Atf bull.

[@zack_rides_bmx]

I want one with a matching wood fore grip

[@gutyourtrust]

Seems like the downside of this design is that the gases blow forward from the cylinder

[@Vonrak]

Weather? Georgia says,”Hold my beer”

[@jonas2431]

Im looking at buying this gun now

[@lydiaespiritu2752]

I'm curious about if this would classify as a "pistol" in California.

[@Joseph-wc6qd]

The ultimate in woodchuck elimination

[@jeeplife2035]

I shot 22 mag out of mine with the 22 mag cylinder but you definitely want to keep your arm well away of the cylinder cause it burned me pretty good with hot lead.

[@notmkr-busta2937]

Could you put the heritage pistol grip on?

[@avidwaterfowler7522]

What’s the cost? I have a 6” and now a barkeep.

[@knife_knut]

Nice review! Thanks for the video. Will be getting one of these & a magnum cylinder too (cylinders are only $29.99 from Heritage).

[@jamesnyren]

I’d love to mod this into looking like a star wars rifle

[@beardoggin8963]

Nice! I knew you would end up doing a review on this. Looking forward to watching it when I get off work! Edit: Video stopped playing a few minutes in...

[@EivindKreyHanssen]

Serves you well! You were supposed to wait AFTER work before watching it. :D

[@beardoggin8963]

Eivind Krey Hanssen haha you got me. Hey it is Friday, you aren’t supposed to work the WHOLE day

[@EivindKreyHanssen]

@@beardoggin8963 He he. Yeah, i have to agree. Firday is an "half" day. :D

[@heatheryoder2120]

I shoot that with some family in Arkansas and my dad and mom shot a judge magnum I also shot my aunts deer rifle

[@chrismanning5807]

With the heritage rancher can it be chambered in nine shots 22 magnum 9 shots 22 long rifle and is it safe because it's a 22 caliber to use a professional welding glove so you can actually put your hand out to stabilize the barrel and make it a little bit more accurate while you're wearing a welding glove but still do not get rid of that little quirky little thing if anybody knows if you can use a welding glove to stabilize the barrel and put your hand past the cylinder because it is a professional welding glove and this is a 22 caliber any higher caliber I would say don't do it

[@googleuser8448]

I feel so much better now. I got my deuce and guns fix!

[@earlwagner7212]

My Gun shop notified me today my Rancher arrived. Tomorrow won't get here fast enough!! 😂😂😂

[@juntjoonunya9216]

They should just make it modular so you can have it any way you want

[@cowbdave99]

Wouldn't that be nice to come with a 22 TCM cylinder

[@deuceandguns]

Dave, that is a crazy good idea but I'm not sure if the alloy frame could take the pressure.

[@cdawson198600]

And... KZbin decided to not play as soon as you started shooting.

[@flyingace5057]

Your router is probably a liberal.

[@cdawson198600]

@@flyingace5057 damnit Linksys

[@texpatriot8462]

Quick question: I have decided to try reloading. Which caliber is the best most forgiving to start on (9mm, 5.56 or 300 BO) - target rounds with fmj bullets. On a per round basis, 300 BO is the most expensive to buy, but I want the best margin of error.

[@tamminicholson5060]

I know it might sound goofy, but im being serious... any way to mount an optic / red dot and foregrip?

[@jamesjones9167]

I'm not sure you would want your forearm exposed to the cylinder gap..

[@john091077]

I saw the thumbnail and laughed so hard I spit out my milk. That's a hilarious looking gun.

[@workndad-vq5hc]

Sad to hear that about the sights.. my regular revolver shoots great ..

[@dasfreakster]

I'll wait for the 22 MAG / 22 LR swappable cylinders. Maybe 17 HMR would be kool. Wait. I watched you video again. Must have missed that MAG part. Does it come with both? Or any one will fit from their line?

[@deuceandguns]

At this point it only ships with the 22lr cylinder but any of their 22mag cylinders will swap right in. It even comes with a free shipping coupon to buy the $30 22mag cylinder directly from Heritage.

[@derrickshuballs131]

safety lever isnt plastic?

[@1957Shep]

I`ve kind of stayed away from Heritage guns, but I think I may have to get one of these to go with my Navy Arms 1875 Remington revolving carbine.

[@mattm.3562]

1957Shep why have you stayed away

[@deasttn]

I've been to that range before :-)

[@dankmemes4744]

*but can you add a sniper scope*

[@MaxCruise73]

Thank you for the review. Great music.

[@Davtwo]

do you need a pistol permit to get it?

[@deuceandguns]

I live in a free state that doesn't have pistol permits so I'm not sure but on the Tennessee background check it was run as a rifle.

[@treedoor]

That thing looks amazing.

[@lisacolbert5987]

Looks aren’t everything , I know . But seems like they could’ve made a little bit of a smaller stock. Maybe not . Cool gun .

[@mkshffr4936]

What part of TN are you in? Strongly considering NE TN as a retirement destination.

[@Ruteger100]

I must admit, I would like to have one. Do they make one in 9 shot? cool baby

[@joeshmoe5316]

Hey Deuce, did you have any issues with the front sling mount screw sticking out too much?

[@mattcarroll5603]

It's an odd gun, but interesting. When will we get more deuce videos? Thanks for posting, I always enjoy your vids

[@281covfefe5]

Thnxs for uploading and sharing this

[@ralphperez4862]

Very cool gun. I like it.

[@marvinhoover6747]

Great review

[@tommartinez62]

You know someone is going to try to shoot that like a carbine and get their arm blasted with lead and powder debris.

[@PERK-30]

With long sleeves and .22lr it wouldnt be a problem

[@thehashslingingslasher69]

@@PERK-30 you sure? I don’t think so, but that’s my opinion

[@PERK-30]

@@thehashslingingslasher69 Well I mean I put my hand about 8 inches from the cylinder gap on my 6" rough rider, and I barely felt it, so I figure the carbine prolly wouldnt be much worse, as long as youre careful. Idk its kind of a novel weapon anyways so I wouldnt worry too much either way.

[@thehashslingingslasher69]

@@PERK-30 I hear you. I’ve never tried it, but I did put a piece of paper around the frame and cylinder a d it blew it into confetti.

[@lisacolbert5987]

@@thehashslingingslasher69 That’s kindof scetchy. An experienced gun person would know not to . But a kid or someone like me (a few years ago) might accidentally put their hand in the wrong place . I mean , if it had a hotter round in it or ? Duhhh, I see toward the end of the video there’s an explanation when you open the box of what NOT to do , lol . But that’d probably end up in the garbage right away . maybe .

[@theshamanist113]

Is it safe to put your off hand near the front sling for stability, or were u avoiding doing that for a reason?

[@beardoggin8963]

Benjamin Fisher all revolvers have a certain amount of hot gas and possible lead particles that come out of the cylinder/ barrel gap when you shoot. If you put your hand up there you will probably burn you wrist. Also in the olden days the revolving rifles had a potential to chain fire, blowing your hand off. Not really an issue now but the tradition of not putting your hand up there due to forcing cone blow by is still there

[@JAM4MORE]

Do you know if they make a threaded barrel version. Asking for a friend ;)

[@deuceandguns]

I already asked and got the following answers. No, Never, and why would you want add a suppressor to a revolver?

[@JAM4MORE]

@@deuceandguns hahaha that's funny. I guess they didn't get the joke. lol

[@royledford5673]

Cost?

[@CapnSchep]

What kind of accuracy are you getting with this carbine,? Should be a tack driver ... Another gun I want and NEED ...!!

[@billyleggettlee]

I need that in .357

[@otisnelson3860]

Man I love that thing. Stupid maybe but it still make for a good fun plinker as well as small game rifle

[@Bill23799]

Hey BC, hope your 2021 is going well so far. I have been having the itch to buy a .22 revolver lately. You know i like to do a lot of KZbin research before I invest in anything. If I ever have another GF I hope she understands if I check KZbin for any reviews on her from former boyfriends. No real worries there.....I am never leaving Alexa. Well you and other videos have me very interested in the Heritage Manufacturing ( NOT Arms ) Rough Rider. There is a Pawn Shop on the country road just outside of town I try to stop in on my way home from visits to the VA for a Dr visit in Charlotte. I say " Try To " because it is like a suicide stop if i am being tailgated at 60 mph and I have to drop my hook and snag the three wire to get into their driveway. Well last week I had an appt on Wednesday. Rear view was clear and I decided to stop. Not many handguns in the display case but guess what he had? He had THREE Heritage Mfg. Rough Riders. They all appeared to be brand new in box unfired. Two of them were with 6.5" barrels and wooden Cocobolo grips. They were ok but then my eye caught their fancy looking cousin. He had that Case Hardened Steel finish to his frame. ( Yeah, I know it's just paint over aluminum ) What I really liked was his laminated wood grips. They call it Laminated Camo. To me the grips look a lot like the laminated wood stock of the Tikka T3x Arctic Rifle the Canadians issue to their Rangers. Yeah.......I was holding a Rough Rider " Johnny Boy " in my hands. Well I picked him up.....made sure he was clear....then tried the action. Clik ( C ) Clik ( O ) Clik ( L ) Clik ( T ) His action was smooooth. Trigger pull was crisp and just right. Because of all my research I knew I had to check the fit of the cylinder in the frame. It was snug but not binding. No forward and back slop I have seen in some videos. Johnny Boy just felt right in my hands. I am secure enough in my male unwokeness that i do not feel a need to reword that . Even though the price was a bit higher than I wanted to pay for a used Rough Rider new in box I decided it had to be mine. Here in NC they have a silly rule that says you need a permit to buy a handgun from your local county Sheriff before you can buy one. In Texas buying a handgun was the same as buying a long gun. Fill out the form. Shop owner calls your info in to Feds and you get a Go....No Go.....or Wait. I think after this new election they will pass new rule saying you need a permit to think about applying for a permit to buy a handgun. Well next day I went and applied for my permit and was told will be three to ten days before they call me to come pick up my permit. Oh and owner will give me discount for cash. Hope you have a healthy and prosperous 2021. Bill

[@Bill23799]

Hey BC, I just watched another YT video on the Rough Rider Rancher Carbine. He said the frame on that was made of steel not that alloy the pistol frames are made of. Do you know if that is true?

[@deuceandguns]

I had to go to the bunker and check this one. That reviewer is incorrect. The frame around the cylinder and the extra section that forms the tang are both some sort of alloy. I'm not exactly sure what it is but it's not magnetic and has the dull thud of a zinc/aluminum alloy like Zamak. *edit* I decided to pull up the Heritage website and the Rancher instruction manual lists the frame material as Zamak5.

[@Bill23799]

@@deuceandguns Thanks BC. The fellow who had this Rough Rider Rancher carbine was doing accuracy tests with his. He was using a Lead sled to hold it steady but it seemed his shot groups were not very close considering the long barrel. He even had to raise the rear sight to the highest notch. Several of us commented it could be he was throwong off his test because he was resting the barrel on the sled support. hat could interfere with the barrel harmonics as I am sure you know. I got my application to buy a pistol in NC in to sheriff last thursday. Hope to hear back soon so I can go to the pawn shop and pick up my " Johnny Boy " Rough Rider revolver. I don't care about the fake case hardened steel frame finish but I sure do like the wood laminated grips. I read that Hickock45 grows those Laminated trees on his property in Tennessee.

[@elijahturner3291]

Can you swap it with the .22mag cylinder ? Please let me know that would be the awesome

[@deuceandguns]

Yep. It takes the same mag cylinder as the pistols.

[@user-tp9gy8kt2q]

C'mon part two (and three, four, etc.)!! I will keep searching for more Heritage Rancher content until I get one for myself. I need something different to pry my attention from my 1022 Quick Break Down stock - Archangel makes it. I have been changing barrels out - there's quite a variety out there to choose from, and few of them are cheap. But Heritage makes good stuff and I look forward to any innovation that they might want to entertain.

[@sizedjoker2353]

I want one

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Kool

[@behindenemylines3361]

It looks (stupid) fun!

[@sturmgewehr70]

The finish on mine is pretty sad...it almost looks like a paint job. It is a cool curiosity, though. How's the finish on your example?

[@landen2934]

Oh! i was having a Deuce and guns withdrawal

[@johndoe370]

is a gun stupid if its fun?

[@teresastarks4518]

I need one

[@bobsradio6025]

Preferring quality to price, I would like to see a barrel, trigger guard and stock like that for the Ruger Wrangler. It would also be nice if the barrel were drilled and tapped for a scope mount like on the Henry Golden Boy. Since Ruger would only sell a barrel like that if it were factory installed, it would have to be an after market barrel, or a complete new gun would have to be purchased from them. I sure wish they would do that.

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Sacrelidge, why?

[@winternet9478]

Upgrading your pistol in metro be like